Bana - Akaltara, Janjgir-Champa

Bana is a village situated in the Akaltara tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Akaltara and around 19 km from Janjgir. Bana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bana is 436645. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.9 hectares and falls under the 495552 pincode. Akaltara is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Bana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bana

According to the 2011 Census, Bana village had a total population of 1,514 people, including 749 males and 765 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.38%, with male literacy at 80.75% and female literacy at 52.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 403, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 915.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bana

Bana is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bana

Bana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ibh4, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akaltara to Bana is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Bana is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bana village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bana village are given below:

FAQs about Bana